Teen Tips

Car crashes are the #1 cause of death among teenagers

OK, so you’ve probably heard a million times that car crashes are the #1 killer of teens in the United States. And you’ve probably already heard that the leading cause of crashes is due to inexperience.

We get it. We really do. But your safety is important. And even though you think it will never happen to you, consider this: the three most common driver errors, accounting for about half of these crashes, are:

Lack of scanning the roadway (that includes checking mirrors)

Driving too fast for conditions (not just rain or snowy days … sunny days too)

Driving is a great privilege. And it’s fun. But we want you to be safe. That’s why we are committed to working with you, your parents, your teachers, and anyone else who can help us raise awareness of the risks, and share best practices that have been proven to keep young drivers safe.

Here are links to resources that can help you understand the risks faced by inexperienced, teen drivers, and give you some great tips and exercises to help keep you safe. Let’s start with some general driving tips and tools.

One of the most effective ways to help you and your friends stay safe is through “peer to peer” learning … friends helping friends. Learn about the great work being done by these teen leadership organizations and find out how you can get involved.

Foundation For Advanced Alcohol Research – Developed to prepare teens to be safe behind the wheel, IKnowEverything is an integrated effort that highlights the issues of drunk driving and distracted driving.